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English To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury to the operator or bystanders, never direct the highpressure jet toward the operator, bystanders or animals, not even to clean clothing or shoes, @ 5.9.4. To reduce the risk of short-circuiting, fire and electrocution, never spray near power sources. Do not rely on the pressure washer's insulation against electric shock, @ 5.9.4. To reduce the risk of short-circuiting, fire and electrocution, never direct the spray at electrical appliances and equipment, sockets or power cords, @ 5.9.4. To reduce the risk of injury or property damage, immediately disconnect the pressure washer from the power supply if the power supply cord is damaged, @ 12. To reduce the risk of fire/explosion resulting in serious or fatal injury or property damage, never spray flammable or combustible liquids, @ 5.9.4. To reduce the risk of damage to the pressure washer, do not allow the pressure washer to be used or stored in freezing temperatures. Store the pressure washer indoors in a dry, secure place that cannot be accessed by children or other unauthorized users, @ 6. 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5.1 General Safety Warnings and Instructions This section contains the prescribed general safety warnings and instructions for electric high-pressure cleaners / pressure washers. Additional important warnings and instructions are provided in subsequent sections of this manual. 6 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING When using electric pressure washers, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury, including the following: 1) Read all the instructions before using the product. 2) To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is necessary when a product is used near children. 3) Know how to stop the product and bleed pressures quickly. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls. 4) Stay alert - watch what you are doing. 5) Do not operate the product when fatigued or under the influence of alcohol or drugs. 6) Keep operating area clear of all persons. 7) Do not overreach or stand on unstable support. Keep good footing and balance at all times. 8) Follow the maintenance instructions specified in the manual. 9) This product is provided with a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter built into the power cord or plug. If replacement of the Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter or cord is needed, use only identical replacement parts. 10)WARNING - Risk of eye injury. Spray can splash back or propel objects. Always wear properly rated eye protection such as safety goggles or face shield while spraying. (Safety glasses do not provide full protection.) GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING ■ This product must be grounded. If it should malfunction or break down, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This product is equipped with a cord having an equipment grounding conductor and a ground pin. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate electrical outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. 0458-004-8621-A

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0458-004-8621-A
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English
5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
5.1
General Safety Warnings and Instructions
This section contains the prescribed general safety
warnings and instructions for electric high-pressure cleaners
/ pressure washers. Additional important warnings and
instructions are provided in subsequent sections of this
manual.
WARNING
When using electric pressure washers, basic safety
precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of
fire, electric shock and personal injury, including the
following:
1)Read all the instructions before using the product.
2)To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is necessary
when a product is used near children.
3)Know how to stop the product and bleed pressures
quickly. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls.
4)Stay alert – watch what you are doing.
5)Do not operate the product when fatigued or under the
influence of alcohol or drugs.
6)Keep operating area clear of all persons.
7)Do not overreach or stand on unstable support. Keep
good footing and balance at all times.
8)Follow the maintenance instructions specified in the
manual.
9)This product is provided with a Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupter built into the power cord or plug. If replacement
of the Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter or cord is needed,
use only identical replacement parts.
10)WARNING – Risk of eye injury. Spray can splash back or
propel objects. Always wear properly rated eye protection
such as safety goggles or face shield while spraying.
(Safety glasses do not provide full protection.)
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
This product must be grounded. If it should malfunction or
break down, grounding provides a path of least resistance
for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This
product is equipped with a cord having an equipment
grounding conductor and a ground pin. The plug must be
plugged into an appropriate electrical outlet that is
properly installed and grounded in accordance with all
local codes and ordinances.
To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury to the
operator or bystanders, never direct the high-
pressure jet toward the operator, bystanders or
animals, not even to clean clothing or shoes,
@
5.9.4.
To reduce the risk of short-circuiting, fire and
electrocution, never spray near power sources.
Do not rely on the pressure washer's insulation
against electric shock,
@
5.9.4.
To reduce the risk of short-circuiting, fire and
electrocution, never direct the spray at electrical
appliances and equipment, sockets or power
cords,
@
5.9.4.
To reduce the risk of injury or property damage,
immediately disconnect the pressure washer
from the power supply if the power supply cord
is damaged,
@
12.
To reduce the risk of fire/explosion resulting in
serious or fatal injury or property damage, never
spray flammable or combustible liquids,
@
5.9.4.
To reduce the risk of damage to the pressure
washer, do not allow the pressure washer to be
used or stored in freezing temperatures. Store
the pressure washer indoors in a dry, secure
place that cannot be accessed by children or
other unauthorized users,
@
6.
5
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS